Release Notes for Linux Mint 9 Isadora

Introduction

This is Linux Mint 9, codename Isadora, based and compatible with Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx and its repositories.

New features

Based on Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx, Linux 2.6.32, Gnome 2.30 and Xorg 7.4, Linux Mint 9 "Isadora" features a lot of improvements and the latest software from the Open Source World.

Featured improvements in this release: 30,000 applications catalogued and reviewable both online and in the new software manager, brand new incremental backup tool for both data and software selection, menu transparency and editable items, USB and Windows installers, 3 years support, look & feel improvements.

Upstream issues

Important information

Java and OpenOffice.org-base

Java and OpenOffice.org-base are only installed by default on the DVD version of Linux Mint.

OEM disks

Some users were confused by the OEM option in previous releases of Linux Mint. Since OEM is targeted at a particular audience, Linux Mint now provides separate OEM CD ISOs.

Distributors disks for USA and Japan

The Universal edition is being discontinued. Linux Mint now provides distribution disks for the USA and Japan with patented technology and proprietary components removed.

Tomboy Notes

Tomboy was removed from the desktop panel but it is still installed by default in Linux Mint. To launch it, go to "Menu->Accessories->Tomboy Notes". To add it to the panel, right-clicking on the panel, select "Add to Panel..." and double-click on "Tomboy Notes".

Local repository and GnomePPP

GnomePPP is not installed by default but it is present within the default installation of Linux Mint. Your APT sources point to a local repository in /usr/share/local-repository to which GnomePPP was added.

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